Section 1

Xiao Yu looked at the cityscape outside the airplane and said, "Being friends is fine, but please don't take me too seriously." He sighed softly, a slight smile on his lips as he continued, "There is this girl I have feelings for; we are well-matched, having grown up in similar environments, and our parents would not reject her. How hard is it to find someone like that?"

Furthermore, Xu Nanzheng's current business crisis

Xiao Yu took the orange juice and paused for a moment before saying: "Forget it, don't speak so sentimentally; after all, we have only known each other for a little over ten days."

They did not return to the hotel until after 2:00 that night

He murmured, "I will arrive at the capital airport shortly. Should I wait for you here?"

With just a glance, she had already handed over her boarding pass and boarded the plane ahead of others

She pretended not to see and pulled her luggage forward, since she wasn't very hungry, she might as well have some snacks on the plane

He picked up the dice cup from the corner of the table and shook it twice, producing a rattling sound: "Is this song very important to you?" She took out the dice and rolled them in her palms: "Yes, it's the confession song from my teenage years, but unfortunately, he doesn't watch Japanese dramas at all," she said, before placing the dice on the table, "Shall we bet on high or low?"

Upon arriving in Chengdu, more than half of the team had already dispersed. The sky had darkened, and the flight to Beijing was still delayed. She wandered with her luggage, contemplating whether to grab a bite to eat before heading to Beijing for a proper meal, or to simply resolve it at the airport. From a distance, she spotted Han Ning sitting in an open restaurant, waving at her.

This scene seems to have been hidden away for a long time

With a soft beep, the phone was just connected, only to reveal a low battery warning on the screen

Well, this is what happens when one does not rest well

Yu Guang inadvertently glanced at the encirclement in the distance, where Han Ning was surrounded by several actresses and people from the production company, exchanging phone numbers. He was quite patient, continuously noting down each person's phone number, and then... It seemed he cast a glance in her direction.

Han Ning took the ice water handed to her by the flight attendant and took a sip

It sounds very reasonable, yet it is somewhat strange

She murmured, "Do you know him?"

He chuckled and asked, "Is Tibet fun to visit?"

Xiao Yu smiled slightly, did not speak, and pointed to the piano: "Um, can I play that?"

"It's fun, let me say something first, my phone is out of battery, and it might hang up at any moment," she leaned back in her chair, watching the plane slowly taxiing to the jet bridge outside. "Tibet has many pink houses, as well as bars and KTVs, and the beautiful women are quite stunning." After she finished speaking, she intentionally paused, and then heard him say, "Continue."

He leaned back in his seat and said slowly, "I truly have feelings for you"

Apart from this message, there are basically no other reports, and there is no official news even regarding who will take over the vacant position of 3GR. He simply finished speaking, ordered a glass of orange juice, handed it to her, and said half-jokingly, "Why am I being so self-torturing? I have to pay attention to Xu Nanzheng's news."

The boarding gate has already begun calling her and Han Ning's names, and Han Ning reached out to take her suitcase: "We'll talk after we board the plane"

The helipad in the night, the jet bridge, and the distant flashing lights of the aircraft in the high sky all exude a profound tranquility. As the emotions, elevated by the plateau, gradually settle, she begins to mentally process the annual plans of various clients, projects, advertising production schedules, and media placement timelines.

He raised his eyebrows slightly as he looked at her, a smile that was not quite a smile, mixed with a hint of helplessness: "It really is the first time I've seen you comfort someone like this."

If one's observation skills are poor, how can one pass the arduous process of filming?

With a muffled bang, the battery casing shattered into pieces, sliding further along the reflective floor. She lowered her head, fixating on the suitcase lock, desperately telling herself to remain calm

He paused for a moment and repeated, "Xu Nanzheng?"

In the end, he was the first to concede defeat: "That's true," he quickly finished a bottle, opened a new one, and suddenly asked her: "What is yours like"

I had just started with her when we joined a group of people to travel to Tibet. We argued constantly along the way, and in the end, she actually drove away from the main group by herself. That night, a man from our party went to find her, and they ended up getting back together.

It is quite a coincidence that the two individuals are seated in the same row, and once again, they are the only two in the entire row. Xiao Yu is sitting by the window and glances at her watch; by this time, it is already past twelve in Beijing. She does not like to take night flights, as it is too quiet, with everyone resting with their eyes closed, which gives her an inexplicable sense of homesickness

With just these two words, her mood inexplicably improved a little: "Tashi Delek, I am back"

After thinking for a long time, she found a secluded corner, sat down facing the tarmac, and made a phone call to him

He naturally took the box from Xiao Yu's hands and said, "Then I will see you off for a while"

Fate. Xiao Yu also picked up the wine bottle and took a small sip.

At that time, many junior female students and classmates enjoyed watching it. Han Ning's explanation was concise, and Xiao Yu immediately understood, drawing out an "oh" with three tones before smilingly concluding: "You are very good at charming women"

Resignation

The boarding announcement spread to every corner of the waiting hall, flight CA1415 to Beijing was about to take off, and a line had already formed at the distant boarding gate. She remained seated in the corner, struggling to suppress her tears. Then she saw a pair of hiking shoes stop in front of her: "Fortunately, you are using a Nokia, suitable for venting; after throwing it, you can continue to serve."

Sure, it's empty right now anyway

It is indeed quite embarrassing to be caught like this, so she could only offer him gum: "Would you like some?"

His eyes were fixed on her as he smiled and asked, "Is it because he resigned?"

Smile?

He suddenly laughed: "Don't look at me so seriously. To be honest, at the beginning, there won't be much deep feeling. Besides, what I have with you is the same; if a beautiful woman secretly harbors affection, and the feeling is good, naturally, I wouldn't refuse. However, your 'no refusals' is a bit excessive; who hasn't had their share of romance in their youth? When it's time to settle down, just enough is enough." He took another sip of wine and concluded, "In January of this year, I even attended their son's full moon celebration."

In the following time, Han Ning seemed to be quite perceptive, specifically borrowing a car from the production company owner. Most of the time, she traveled alone, thus avoiding the awkwardness of being together with another person.

Resignation? His face flashed through her mind in an instant, along with the relaxed tone of his voice from the phone call just now. Did he really give up? From the position of operations manager until now, although people often spoke of how he benefited from his father's influence, 3GR was truly his labor of love. How could he possibly give it up so easily? She instinctively turned on her phone to go online, but the screen flickered briefly before it completely ran out of battery. With no other choice, she could only look for Han Ning: "Is there any follow-up news?" She instinctively turned on her phone to go online, but the screen flickered briefly before it completely ran out of battery. With no other choice, she could only look for Han Ning: "Is there any follow-up news?"

Thank you. She set down the beer in her hand, walked over to the piano, and lightly tried a few notes. Then she played a piece very slowly, it was soothing and quite simple. Han Ning had also learned the piano, but her parents were not very strict about examinations or anything, so in the end, she only played some pieces she liked. This one, however, is rarely practiced by others.

The entire group parted ways at Gongga Airport, with some heading to Xi'an to transfer to Shanghai for a meeting, while others accompanied her to Chengdu to transfer back to Beijing. In the waiting hall, the members of the production team were bidding farewell to one another, but she merely lowered her head to look at her boarding pass, avoiding the scene.

The eternally unchanging opening remarks sometimes come across as weary in tone, at times indistinct in articulation, and when encountered during meetings, they can be alarmingly rigid. However, now there is a sense of ease.

I don't know him, but I have seen him before," he said, shaking the beer bottle in his hand. "Zhang Menhuzi is quite famous.

In such a situation, she found it difficult to refuse and could only follow him onto the plane

But she is afraid of the end, even though she cannot see hope, yet she is truly afraid of leaving Xu Nanzheng.

The restroom at the Potala Palace left the deepest impression on me. You know that the entire Potala Palace is built on a mountain. I exhausted myself climbing up, and only upon entering the restroom did I feel a sense of fear. It was a very primitive pit, and one could see all the way down to the base of the mountain from above. If a child were to come here, they would surely fall down.

She finally laughed at his tone and turned to look at him: "Do you know how many women of a suitable match for you are still unmarried? Otherwise, shall I arrange an internal matchmaking for you?"

Xiao Yu looked at him in confusion

There is a bit of a situation at Lan's home, and she is in a hurry to return to Yunnan, so I am here to see her off

Xiao Yu looked at the shipping label on the box, which was densely covered, almost filled to capacity. This had been the case for several years, as he frequently worked with clients who required numerous X-rays. He wished to travel around, hoping to reach a place where he could gain clarity and no longer be entangled in his current situation

The elevator doors slid open with a ding, yet he showed no intention of letting her go; instead, he tightened his embrace, almost as if he were trying to pull her into his chest. The sensation was too unfamiliar, akin to experiencing severe altitude sickness once again, with insufficient oxygen and an increasingly rapid heartbeat. It was only when his tongue tentatively ventured deeper that a flash of white light crossed her vision, completely pulling her back to her senses

Xiao Yu did not continue the conversation and took the initiative to end such a straightforward dialogue

By the time the filming was successfully completed, a distinct watch mark had already appeared on Xiao Yu's wrist

He came over and poured one: "Does your ear hurt?"

In order to maintain distance from him, she reached out to turn off the reading light and closed her eyes to rest. The playful banter that had just occurred was merely a conditioned reflex; as soon as she settled down, thoughts of his resignation flooded her mind. By the time the plane was about to land, her ears began to hurt; after sitting on a plane for so long, this was bound to happen if she was not feeling well

Xiao Yu glanced at him

Despite the fingers straining continuously to the point of soreness, the emotions could not be controlled, and ultimately, the phone was forcefully thrown far away

The theme song of "The Witch's Conditions" was incredibly popular ten years ago. When she played it, Xu Nanzheng listened for a long time without feeling anything, and in the end, he even asked, "Why is the piece for the exam so simple?" Looking at Han Ning, she seemed to be only a few years younger than him, yet he was surprised that she knew this song.

Is that so? This time, it was her who was surprised, "You actually watch Japanese dramas?"

"Isn't it the fourth floor?" She was somewhat surprised, turning her head to look at him, but suddenly felt his palm supporting the back of her neck, the light in front of her easily blocked by his hand. Everything happened too quickly; she had no time to think at all, and just like that, her mouth was silenced by him.

Xiao Yu remained silent and continued to drink beer. The last couple at the neighboring table also left, leaving only the two of them. The proprietress brought over a finely woven bamboo basket filled with popcorn and said, "You two are the last ones here, Mr. Han, I prepared this especially for you." Han Ning picked one up and tossed it into his mouth, saying, "Thank you, proprietress." The proprietress pushed the basket in front of Xiao Yu and remarked, "Is she your girlfriend? She is very beautiful."

Xiao Yu casually said, "I haven't taken off yet, are you going to the airport to see someone off?"

Even though I am returning to Beijing, this feeling remains very strong, as if I am being sent to a strange place in silence, with no one connected to me and no matters related to me, everything will truly come to an end

Xiao Yu suddenly pushed him away, saying, "Alright, that's enough," as she gasped for breath while holding the elevator door, instinctively wanting to avoid staying in the cramped space with him, "I don't have that kind of intention towards you"

Because her hearing has not yet recovered, she looked around uncertainly

She also raised her eyebrows in imitation of him and said, "Since you no longer care, why not allow others to find their fate?"

Perhaps it was because they had already arrived in Beijing, or perhaps it was the pain from the recent landing that was causing irritation, but Xiao Yu inexplicably felt a sense of annoyance, especially seeing him so self-assured. Just as she was contemplating how to say goodbye and rid herself of him, she heard someone calling her name

It was a very calm statement, yet each word burned her heart. After a long silence, Xu Nanzheng finally called out with a smile. She did not respond, but heard a familiar voice by the phone asking if the signal was poor. She decisively hung up the phone. It felt as if something was lodged in her chest, with each breath painfully tugging at her heart, regardless of whether it was light or heavy, in the end, she could only hold her breath, gripping her phone tightly.

He laughed and looked at her: "Do you really think I need to seek a marriage partner to find a girlfriend?"

They chatted casually like this until they walked out of the corridor bridge, when he finally asked, "Is anyone picking you up?" Xiao Yu recalled Xu Nanzheng's words and estimated that if he were to just hang up, he wouldn't wait at the airport for long: "No, I will take a taxi directly"

She bit the bottle cap and looked at the piano in the corner, simply saying three words: "Xu Nanzheng"

As the elevator doors slid open, Xiao Yu remarked, "After going around, I didn't buy anything to eat." I wonder if the producer is starving? There was no sound behind, and instead, the button for the top floor was pressed directly

With her eyes closed, Han Ning seemed to become suddenly subdued, her facial features soft and gentle, bearing little resemblance to the typical appearance of a person from the north. Her thin lips were slightly pursed, as if she were playfully competing with someone. It was only when she noticed the corners of his mouth lifting slightly that she realized he had already opened his eyes and was looking at her

In the crowd, Xu Nanzheng stood at a distance and gave her a wave. Due to his height advantage, the gesture was so clear and direct that it caught her eye. This person, who could never stop and always led everyone forward, stood there, merely watching her and waving.

First love

It seems you are still unaware," Han Ning shook his phone, "This morning, 3GR publicly announced that Xu Nanzheng has resigned as the Chief Executive Officer of the Asia-Pacific region, and the CEO of 3GR will be replaced starting today

She took out a piece of chewing gum, put it in her mouth, and saw that he had also closed his eyes and was sleeping

The sensation of the elevator ascending, accompanied by a faint noise, fills every corner

The already assembled phone was handed to her, and Xiao Yu stared at it for a long time before finally taking it. She looked up at him and said, "Thank you"

Xu Nanzheng suddenly coughed twice, as if he had been choked by smoke, and then said, "Xiao Xiao, your observational skills have always been excellent"

He leaned against the elevator, remaining silent, only offering an apologetic smile

When Xiao Yu returned and sat down, he finally asked him, "Have you heard?"